Koyas are forest tribes who inhabit certain regions of Andhra Pradesh,
Telangana and other states. Kommu Koya, is a well-known tribal move
and this dance form is a special way of celebration and festivity
marking their lifestyle in the forest areas.
The dance form involves a group of 20 individuals including men and
women. The instrument used is mainly a drum which is about 1 meter
long and 1 foot in cross distance. The drum is made of cow hide.
Bovine horns are decorated skillfully on the head by men who wear standard clothing that incorporates red and green hues along with white and yellow colours. Women fix hen feathers alongside a fabric on their head. Men fix peacock feathers on their head. The men in brilliant red garments with bull-horn head gears, playing percussion instrument is the highlight of this tribal dance form.